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Thanks for the tips and for a little extra motivation today. I'm nearing my 1 year mark - down 82 lbs and 63 inches so far with another 100 lbs to go. I'm still not where I'd like to be with veggies but I'm improving. Everything that you provided is something we can build into a lifetime routine. I'm a firm believer that…
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Years ago, I traveled quite a bit for work. One evening, I was flying in a really small plane - think 10 seats. Anyway, the man next to me didn't want me to sit in that seat. He literally didn't want the fat chick to be on the exit row next to him. Hello? I could have easily opened that door if necessary - put a little…
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That was great!
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^This! Or, to find your motivation....go to a store that sells big bags of dog food. Pick up a 30 bag and carry it around for 30 minutes. See how quickly you tire and you'll find that motivation. Hang in there....there are days and weeks where this whole process sucks, but it's what we do and we just keep doing it.
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I already had the stretch marks :-( but I don't seem to have a lot of loose skin yet. But I'm also doing strength/toning with my exercise routine to prevent a lot of loose skin.
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I agree, but there are days when It's nice to have an indoor option when the weather is bad or too damn hot.
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Preaching to the choir! I am such a picky eater. But I am trying new things; if I still don't like them, it's okay. When I find fruits/veggies/snacks that I like, I add them to the rotation. Just keep trying new things - you'll be surprised. Add me if you would like support.
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Congratulations! Your hard work is evident in your photos and attitude. My one year is coming up August 1st. I had hoped to hit 100 lbs but I'm currently residing on a plateau! You look fantastic - keep it up!
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It takes patience and perseverance. I started last August and have lost 80 lbs. When you have a lot to lose, the first pounds come off quickly and somewhat easily. But now I'm struggling - have lost 4 lbs in 3 months. Hang in there.
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I read an article a few months back that says Chili's is the worst offender for salt. In a perfect world, we'd all prepare our own food and control what goes in at prep time, but.....a girl's gotta get out and lunch with her friends. So, I recommend looking at all of the menu choices and look for the lowest sodium/fat…
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I drank a lot of soft drinks, mostly diet but I also enjoyed the "fully leaded" version from time to time. I finally figured out that what I was craving and enjoying was the carbonation, not the actual soft drink. So I now enjoy carbonated or sparking water with no artificial sweeteners. I have a diet drink no more than…
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Green beans? Add almond slivers, lemon juice, and a hint of butter or olive oil. Italian seasoning is also good to sprinkle on just about any veggies.
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I weigh any type of meat or poultry so that I don't overestimate. I also weigh things like nuts if nutrition information is provided by weight instead of cup or tablespoon. I don't weigh fruit. With the apple, keep in mind that you won't eat the core so that should be subtracted from the weight.
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Patience, Grasshopper! It definitely takes more than a week for you to see results. I would suggest taking your measurements now, and you will see progress there when you don't see it on the scale. Also, make sure you are measuring/weighing your food now until you get a few weeks into this - just to make sure you see your…
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I'm not sure I can count that high! Breakfast was a killer with the sugar and fat I was eating. There really isn't much I miss from those days.
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You will always be the fabulous you - weight doesn't define you. What weight does is let you hide behind it. I know. I'm just now peeking out from behind mine. Congratulations on doing something at the gym that you thought you would ever do. I had that moment a couple of weeks ago. Empowering, isn't it? Add me if you'd…
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Love this! I wrote a "Dear John" letter to a certain mark on my scale. It was time to move on.
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Living near Fort Worth now....originally from Friendswood/Clear Lake. Missing the water on a hot day like today!
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Many many things make our state great. We were our own country! We have gorgeous hill country and wildflowers, mountains out west, and beaches. We have great steak, seafood, and wine. Our Mexican food is second to none. :-)
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It has taken me 10 months to lose 80 lbs. I work out with a trainer 3 times per week and do something another day or two during the week. I've changed my eating habits. I was losing like gangbusters - 2 lbs a week every week - until March and it has slowed down. Still losing, but not as quickly and that was anticipated. It…
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Can I get an Amen? I'm 43 and have FINALLY discovered there are no tricks, gimmicks,short-cuts, or anything else that works for me. Less (and better) input + more output = Less me!
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Real bacon, because we eat it about twice a month. We eat low sodium bacon and cook it in the microwave so it isn't so salty. I don't mind the taste of turkey bacon, but I can't stand the smell of it so I just don't cook it. But when it comes to sausage, we prefer turkey sausage.
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In the last 10 months, I haven't denied myself anything as that always leads to trouble for me. But I also don't indulge like I used to. That said, I'm the one who brings the goodies to my office - I love to bake but I don't need it so I feed the office. If I have enough calories in the day, or have a date planned with the…
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I wasn't a fan at first, but now I love it. I finally figured out that I didn't like any of the "sweet" varieties like honey or vanilla. I really like the Chobani lemon and the Fage - any flavor that is a tart fruit.
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You've had lots of good advice, so there's not much I can add. If you're at the beach, you can certainly walk. Depending on the beach, the sand may be a tougher workout than just walking down the street. Get a boogie board or body surf with the kiddos - that will burn some serious calories. A definite perk to the condo is…
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Welcome to MFP! You'll love the site and (most of) the people. We still get our share of internet trolls. :-) Aren't labels quite a surprise? I'm amazed at the counts on some of the stuff I used to eat. Good luck to you!
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If time is your biggest enemy, here's a quick breakfast sandwich: Timber Ridge scrambled egg patty (60 cals) + Canadian Bacon (25 cals +/-) + Thomas Triple Health English Muffin (100 cals). You can also add cheese for a little more protein. I've only found the scrambled egg patties at Wal-Mart. They are microwaveable. Good…
